It has been many years that the likable Elio and his wife Nina from the province of Avellino close to Naples have opened the doors of Restaurant Elio Pizzeria. We must say that this restaurant is not just a simple pizzeria, Elio and family offer to their North American customers typical Neapolitans Home Style dishes. During all these years, Restaurant Elio has served numerous and faithful customers. When the restaurant first opened in 1964, it had the ability to serve only 18 diners. Today, Elio and family are proud of being able to accommodate more than 700 individuals due to their two reception halls (Buffet Anna Maria). With a gentle smile, Elio and Family wish you a great home style food experience, one you won't surely forget.
Elio Pizzeria is known for authentic Italian fare with pizza and pasta that many reviewers rate as the best in town, featuring fresh sauces, a chewy crust, and generous portions at good value. The warm, family friendly atmosphere and attentive service make guests feel at home, with hospitality praised across visits. The experience extends beyond dining in, with options to take home fresh pasta and sauces, plus outdoor seating and space for gatherings, reflecting its long standing place in Montreal's Italian scene. Overall, the restaurant delivers reliable quality and a welcoming vibe that keeps guests returning.
The Good:
- Simple & delicious Italian Menu
- Their pizzas has a thicker crust with a nice chew to it
- Pasta was cooked perfectly al dente & the meat sauce had a rich flavor with perfect acidity
Things to Improve:
- The decor is outdated
- Cutlery need to be changed to newer ones
- Waiters can be more attentive
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée tout était délicieux. Heureusement la cuisine ferme plus tard que le reste de restaurats aux alentours. Nous reviendrons sûrment
Oct 14, 2025
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Delicious food & outstanding service! Our meals arrived perfectly hot & at the same time. The service was flawless, with water promptly refilled without us even needing to ask.
Update for Oct 2025
I agree with those who say that it used to be better - I mean the food quality
My updated grades are 4 stars (used to be 5).
One of the best gourmet experiences I ever had! The Pizza in the name & the location may not sound attractive, but I'm so happy that my airbnb & the reviews got me there.
Git a mix of pasta & pizza & loved it (I was smart enough not to eat too many of the complimentary rolled & butter on the table.
I don't eat meat, so this is definitely a great place for vegetarian, but looking on other people dishes - not only for those.
The got a generous patio, which is great these days.
My husband & I were guests at the restaurant last night for a birthday party.
We were greeted by Denzel & he took care of the entire event. He was extremely friendly & polite & very attentive. He made the evening most enjoyable. The food was excellent & the service was fantastic. Kudos to Denzel & Elios!!
Entrée aubergine goûte rien .lasagnes au four grosse pâte coller avec sauce fade.spaghetti fruit de mer avec gobege imitation crabe.je ne comprend pas l achalandage.meme le pain sur la table n est pas bon.un pain industriel à rabais.sincèrement aller chez Pacini ou Mike.
Ce n'es plus ce que c'était… la pizza pas très bonne je me demande pourquoi! Cette endroit était pour moi la meilleure pizza à Montréal… dommage une vraie pizza italienne ça n'existe plus on dirait ! Trop commercial à mon goût
Found this lil gem while walking around my workplace. Lovely vegetarian options & the service was wonderful, as a plus the vibe was very chill, which is a nice bonus for a lunch break. Highly recommend!
Aug 27, 2025
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Great service & good food, you can understand how they've been open since 1964. Large portions, very attentive staff, & delicious wine. They were even kind enough to bring out a dessert with a candle for our friend's birthday upon request. Highly recommend!
Nous y étions pour un dîner de famille & nous avons passé un délicieux moment, nous avons prix 5 pizzas & elles étaient toutes délicieuse & la terrasse est un plus & excellent service de Elio
Grazie mille 🙏💖
I have been ordering there pepperoni pizza & wowwwwwwwwww soooooo good. You have that great old school oven bake pizza taste. They always give you something in extra for dessert without even asking!!! I love them soooo much!!!